Backend Engineer Job at Zapier

Backend Engineer

Zapier

Location:
United States

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

143900.00 - 215900.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Zapier's External Platform Zone focuses on all the ways external parties—SaaS partners, developers, and AI agents—build on Zapier. The zone brings together APIs, SDKs, and embedded experiences so partners can use Zapier as connected infrastructure inside their own products and systems. Within this zone, the Partner Solutions team makes Zapier's automation and integration capabilities accessible to partners through commercial APIs, embedded experiences, and solution-focused products. We're hiring a Backend Engineer to help shape the future of partner-powered automation through the Powered by Zapier API and other products and services we own, which allow companies to create fully native automation experiences directly inside their products without reinventing the infrastructure behind workflows, triggers, and integrations.

Job Responsibility:

Design and build new partner-facing APIs that power automation and integration directly within partner platforms
Expand and improve the Powered by Zapier platform, ensuring reliability, scalability, and exceptional developer experience
Enhance partner developer tools and documentation, creating seamless onboarding and implementation experiences
Balance internal and external needs, ensuring systems are ergonomic and scalable for both Zapier’s engineering teams and external developers
Collaborate across teams including Platform, Infrastructure, and Product Engineering to ensure smooth integration and interoperability
Lead technical initiatives, mentor teammates, and contribute to architectural decisions that set long-term direction for the product

Requirements:

API Development Experience: built and maintained APIs, gateways, and integration points that serve real-world production traffic
Language Proficiency: fluent in Python, with strong experience using Django and ideally the Django REST Framework
Authentication Knowledge: familiar with OAuth, API keys, JWTs, and other authentication patterns used in secure API systems
Scale and Reliability Mindset: design systems for performance, resilience, and maintainability
Developer Experience Focus: care deeply about usability, feedback loops, and how external developers interact with your APIs
Collaborative Spirit: thrive in cross-functional environments, engaging openly with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers
Remote-Ready Discipline: communicate clearly in writing, work autonomously, and thrive in an asynchronous, distributed team
Adaptability: comfortable navigating ambiguity and enjoy evolving your tools and practices as the team and platform scale

Nice to have:

OpenAPI & Code Generation: Experience designing or maintaining OpenAPI specifications or exploring SDK generation pipelines
AI Development Familiarity: experimented with AI-powered development tools, or are excited to learn how AI can enhance automation and developer workflows
Partner Ecosystem Experience: worked with external partners or developer platforms, helping teams integrate APIs or automation into their products
Front-End Experience: Familiarity with React and Next.js is a plus, especially for understanding embedded partner experiences and improving developer tools

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Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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